Paper Macho Soldier
- “These macho papery things must be the source of the holes we've been seeing everywhere. Ugh!”
- —Olivia, Paper Mario: The Origami King
A Paper Macho Soldier, or Paper Macho, is a type of enemy appearing in Paper Mario: The Origami King. They are giant versions of Folded Soldiers and some Not-Bottomless Holes are created by them. Their name is a portmanteau of "papier-mâché" and "macho". Unlike the regular Folded Soldiers, Paper Macho Soldiers are battled while remaining in the overworld. The 3 higher-ups of these soldiers are the Paper Macho Gooper Blooper, The Mega Paper Macho Pokey, and the Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle, the personal pet/creation of the Scissors.
To defeat Paper Macho Soldiers, Mario must hammer their weak spot marked with King Olly's insignia. If there are no weak spots remaining, a flag with a sad face will appear above it and hammering it anywhere a few more times will defeat it, releasing a lot of confetti. Most Paper Macho Soldiers attack by charging at Mario.
Scuffle Island is an arena where Mario must battle seven Paper Macho Soldiers in a row.
List of Paper Macho Soldiers
| Image | Name | Collectible Treasure description | Location(s) |
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Paper Macho Bob-omb | N/A | Hotfoot Crater |
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Paper Macho Boo | "These oversized spirits are as skittish as their smaller counterparts, but turn your back and they'll come flying!" | Scorching Sandpaper East Scuffle Island (round 4) |
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Paper Macho Buzzy Beetle | "The personal pet of Scissors, stripped of its paper armor and Kamek's magic. It's still pretty dangerous!" | Scuffle Island (round 7) |
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Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle | "This horrific creation was made from the faces of Bowser's minions. And each face still speaks, so it's really chatty." | Bowser's Castle |
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Paper Macho Chain Chomp | "This wild animal is off the chain! Once it sets its big, round eyes on something, it'll chase it forever. So...start running!" | Spring of Jungle Mist |
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Paper Macho Goomba | "While not strictly origami, these monsters are employed by King Olly to fold, tear, and crumple the world." | Toad Town Overlook Mountain Autumn Mountain Big Sho' Theater Scuffle Island (round 1) Hotfoot Crater |
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Paper Macho Goomba Outlaw | N/A | Big Sho' Theater |
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Paper Macho Gooper Blooper | "A Paper Macho Soldier that attacked the Princess Peach cruise ship and sent Bob-omb flying overboard. What a jerk!" | The Princess Peach |
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Paper Macho Koopa Paratroopa | "A Paper Macho Soldier that's able to flap through the air. When it tries to dive-bomb you, that's your chance!" | Scorching Sandpaper Desert Scorching Sandpaper East Scuffle Island (round 5) |
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Paper Macho Koopa Troopa | "This Paper Macho Koopa Troopa fell asleep at Shogun Studios. Only a loud, echoing noise will wake it back up." | Shogun Studios Big Sho' Theater Scuffle Island (round 3) Origami Castle |
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Paper Macho Lava Bubble | N/A | Hotfoot Crater |
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Paper Macho Mummy Goomba | "A Paper Macho Goomba that looks like a mummy but is actually just cold. It's cold inside ancient temples!" | Temple of Shrooms |
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Paper Macho Piranha Plant | "It lurks in the grass, waiting to snap up anyone who comes too close. If you get bitten, thrash around to escape!" | Spring of Jungle Mist |
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Mega Paper Macho Pokey | "The largest and clumsiest Paper Macho enemy in the world. It falls and rolls around without any regard for safety" | Scorching Sandpaper Desert |
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Paper Macho Shy Guy | "Another of King Olly's massive papier-mâché enforcers. More interested in playing soccer than socking players." | Overlook Mountain Big Sho' Theater Fire Vellumental Cave Scuffle Island (round 2) |
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Paper Macho Snifit Outlaw | "This Snifit Paper Macho Soldier rules a motley band of outlaws onstage and makes that cowboy hat look great." | Big Sho' Theater |
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Paper Macho Spike Outlaw | N/A | Big Sho' Theater |
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Paper Macho Stone Spike | "A Paper Macho Soldier who rolls an unlimited supply of heavy stones. Get close and bop its belly between tosses." | ? Island Scuffle Island (round 6) |
Gallery
A Paper Macho Goomba
Paper Macho Shy Guy ballet
Paper Macho Shy Guys with oil buckets
See also
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (simplified) | 纸糊兵[?] Zhǐhú Bīng |
Paste Paper Soldier | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 紙糊兵[?] Zhǐhú Bīng |
Paste Paper Soldier | |
| Dutch | Papier-maché soldaat[?] | Papier-mâché soldier | |
| French | Guerrier mâcho[?] | Paper Macho Soldier | |
| Italian | Soldato cartapestifero[?] | "Soldato" (soldier) + portmanteau of "cartapesta" (papier-mâché) and "pestifero" (bratty) | |
| Korean | 종이거인[?] Jong'i Geo-in |
Paper Giant | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Secuaces de papel maché[?] | Paper macho minions |
